Since President Donald Trump opened the gold-infused ballroom at his Mar-a-Lago resort almost 12 years ago, it has been a popular rental for the American Red Cross, hospitals, medical researchers and other charities for fundraising galas where the wealthiest donors are wined and dined, often netting $1million or more.

But Trump's election puts charities in an awkward position over choosing the resort — recently dubbed the president's Winter White House — for events they may have planned more than a year in advance.

With Trump placing a moratorium on refugees and immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries and his promises to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, activists are pressuring charities such as the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Cleveland Clinic to move or cancel their galas this month.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the 60th Annual Red Cross Gala at Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday

As the American Red Cross held a gala fundraiser Saturday at Mar-a-Lago, about three thousand demonstrators marched nearby to protest Trump's now-blocked executive order temporarily limiting immigration.

The event ended peacefully, and there were no arrests.

So far, no known Mar-a-Lago charity events have been moved or canceled.

More than 2,300 people, including faculty and students from Harvard Medical School, have signed an online petition demanding that Boston-based Dana-Farber move or cancel its February 18 'Discovery Celebration,' featuring a performance by Grammy Award winner David Foster. The cheapest ticket is $1,250.

The letter, published on Medium, alleges: 'The executive order is a direct threat to the health and well-being of thousands of refugees worldwide who are fleeing violence and persecution by denying them consideration for refugee status in the United States.

'The executive order also poses significant risk to [Dana Farber Cancer Institute] patients from barred countries who may no longer be able to travel between their home country and DFCI for their medical care, including patients who are permanent residents of the United States.'

Petition organizer George Karandinos, a 30-year-old Harvard medical student from Houston, said he understands that canceling or moving the Dana-Farber event would be difficult, 'but they can make a public moral stand that is in line with their stated values' of diversity and supporting scientific exchanges across borders.

Plus, he said, a cancellation might attract additional donors.

Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort is pictured in Palm Beach, Florida, in this Sunday image

A similar open letter, signed by more than 1,500 including doctors and medical students, demands that Cleveland Clinic move its February 25 'Reflections of Versailles: A Night in the Hall of Mirrors' gala. Its cheapest ticket also is $1,250.

The letter said that among those effected by Trump's executive order is Dr. Suha Abushamma, 'a first-year internal medicine resident at the Cleveland Clinic.

'She was diverted back to Saudi Arabia because her passport was issued in Sudan, one of the seven Muslim-majority nations blocked by the executive order.

'She is currently unable to return to the United States and to her career, despite holding a legally-obtained visa. Trump's ban also impacts nine patients who are scheduled to receive care at the Cleveland Clinic over the next 90 days.'

'Far from publicly condemning these actions, the Cleveland Clinic silently continues to promote ties with the Trump administration,' the letter says, going on to mention the planned gala.

So far, no known Mar-a-Lago charity events have been moved or canceled

Both Dana-Farber and the Cleveland Clinic said they won't move or cancel their events, but added that it doesn't mean they support the president's policies.

Applications filed with the town of Palm Beach show Dana-Farber expects to raise $1.25million after paying expenses of $250,000.

The Red Cross says it will make $950,000 after spending $400,000.

A portion of those expenses would go to Mar-a-Lago. The town did not immediately release Cleveland Clinic's application.

Dana-Farber President Dr. Laurie H. Glimcher issued a statement saying she shares the protesters' concerns about the immigration moratorium and what it will mean for doctors, scientists, students and patients from the affected countries, but that the protesters are unrealistic.

She said: 'The forthcoming fundraiser in Palm Beach is planned many months in advance, and raises critical funds to support this lifesaving work.

'Contracts have been signed, and a large number of people have committed to attend. Cancelling the event outright would only deny much-needed resources for research and care.'

Protesters are seen outside Trump Plaza in West Palm Beach, as President Donald Trump and first lady Melania attend the 60th annual Red Cross Ball

Protesters are pictured marching to Mar-a-Lago and chanting outside in this image

The Cleveland Clinic issued a similar statement.

Spokeswoman Eileen Sheil said: 'The sole purpose of our event in Florida is to raise funds for important research to advance cardiovascular medicine that improves patient care.

'In no way is this connected to anything else but helping patients. The event has been held there for years, well before the election.'

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Bathroom fixtures are gold-plated. The walls, ceiling and columns have intricate decorations gilded with gold leaf. Many organizations have been using the venue for years to host their wealthiest donors.

Trump opened the 20,000 square-foot ballroom complex in late 2005 — the inaugural event was the reception for his wedding to Melania Trump.

He told reporters the complex cost $35million, but Palm Beach building records indicate the cost was lower, likely no more than $15million.

Mary Simboski, who teaches in Boston University's fundraising management program, said that while she could not speak to any specific event, major galas like the ones the Cleveland Clinic, Red Cross and Dana-Farber are throwing take a year to plan and are a major part of an organization's fundraising operation.

Picking a site like Mar-a-Lago often comes down to location, size, cost and availability, she said, and has nothing to do with politics.

Projecting that the groups could perhaps garner more financial support by canceling the event is wishful thinking, she said.